The Government does not consider the amendment of the law on public assembly; there have not been any discussions in the Government on this matter, not even on a conceptual level, State Secretary László L. Simon stressed. He emphasised that the topic is not on the agenda, and that the Government will not back down where the protection of fundamental freedoms is concerned.

Those who set up camp in Kossuth tér have the right to be there; however, this campaign has by now become an abuse of the right of public assembly. We do not see people making their cases here. What we see is that a handful of people have occupied Kossuth tér, and have taken it away from tourists and peaceful citizens, the State Secretary said. Nevertheless, the abuse of a right afforded by law does not make the amendment of the law on public assembly necessary, László L. Simon confirmed.

The laws must be applied with a view to serving everyone’s best interests, the State Secretary said. We do not plan any actions against the people camping in Kossuth tér. We sincerely hope that they will go home, he added.

(Prime Minister's Office)